01-28-1991 - Regular Meeting - MinutesM I N U T E S
REGULAR MEETING
• WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL-,
January 28, 1991
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The regular City Council meeting of the City'Council of the City of West Covina
was called to order at 7:35 pm by Mayor Pro Tem McFadden.in the City Hall Council
Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West Covina. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by
Councilmember Herfert and the invocation was given by Rev. Keith Hubbell of First
Baptist Church.
ROLL CALL Mayor Pro Tem McFadden, Councilmembers Herfert, Jennings
Manners (Mayor Tarozzi arrived at 9:20 pm)
Others Present: Thomas, Hanna, Wylie, Bonaparte, Brown, Miller, Koniarsky,
Wolff, Hoppe, Manheim, McClelland, Holmes, Berry
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Manners, seconded by Herfert, and unanimously
carried to approve the minutes of the regular meeting
held January 14, 1991.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Pro Tem McFadden presented resolutions of commenda-
tions to Mr. Ray Foster and Mr. Po -Ming Huang, and to
Mr. Stu Van Horn of Mt. San Antonio College the NATIONAL
COMMUNITY COLLEGE MONTH (February) proclamation.
CLOSED SESSION
Upon advice of City Attorney Hanna, Mayor Pro Tem McFadden
recessed the City Council to conduct a closed session at
7:44 pm, per Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to confer
and receive advice from the City Attorney regarding
litigation entitled Nunez vs the City of West Covina.
Council reconvened at 7:58 pm with Tarozzi still absent.
• HEARING
ADOPTION OF WATER CONSERVATION ORDINANCE
On December 10, 1990 the City Council introduced the Water
Conservation Ordinance to add Article VII - "Emergency
Water Conservation
Water Conservation Measures" to Chapter 23 of the Municipal
Ordinance
Code and set 1/28/91 as the date for the required public
hearing prior to adoption.
City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication.
Mayor Pro Tem McFadden opened the hearing and Public
Works Division Manager Wolff presented the staff report.
Mayor Pro Tem McFadden asked for comments regarding the
adoption of the water conservation ordinance and the fol-
Public_ Testimony
lowing addressed Council:
Katherine Castucci
Katherine Castucci, 430 S. Pima Avenue
Emma Fischbeck
Emma Fischbeck, 1137 Auburn Drive
Iris Delameter
Iris Delameter, 1212 W. Eckerman Avenue
Annette Lyford
Annette Lyford, 3106 Los Cerrillos Drive
Xavier Hermosillo
Xavier Hermosillo, 1930 Shamwood Street
There being no others wishing to address the Council, the
Public -Testimony -closed
public testimony portion of the hearing was closed.
Staff responded to the public comments as well as the
questions posed by Council.
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City Clerk presented:
Ordinance 1868 -
ORDINANCE NO. 1868 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Water Conservation
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING ARTICLE VII
Measures
(SECTIONS 23-320 THROUGH 23-331) TO CHAPTER 23 OF THE WEST
COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING EMERGENCY WATER CONSERVATION
MEASURES..
Motion by Herfert, seconded by Manners, and unani-
mously carried to waive further reading of the ordinance.
Motion by Herfert, seconded by Manners to adopt the ordi-
nance. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Jennings, Manners, McFadden
NOES: None
ABSENT: Tarozzi
HEARING
UPDATED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
The proposed.Conflict of Interest Code for designated
Conflict of Interest Code
employees and commissioners would replace the current,
outdated code in its entirety.
City Clerk Berry verified that legal notice was given.
Mayor Pro Tem McFadden opened the hearing and the staff
report was presented by City Clerk Berry.
Public_ Testimony
Mayor Pro Tem McFadden asked for comments regarding the
none
proposed code and no one addressed the Council. The
Public —Testimony —closed
public testimony portion of the hearing was closed.
Resolution 8622 -
City Clerk Berry presented:
adopting updated Con-
RESOLUTION NO, 8622 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
flict of Interest Code
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING
AN UPDATED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 87300
Motion by Tarozzi, seconded by Manners, and unani-
mously carried to waive further reading of the resolution
and to adopt.
Mayor Pro Tem McFadden read a proclamation supporting the
United States troops and allies fighting in the Persian
Gulf war with Iraq.
AGENDA AND ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Kay Zahrt, 2829 Farview Lane, explained that she was unable
to move ahead with remodeling and enlargening her house
Kay Zahrt because of the mansionization study period.
Margaret Courtney, 529 S. Hollenbeck, Zahrt's architect,
Margaret Courtney also spoke to the same issue.
Ned Uncanin, 315 N. Bromley, noted he was having the same
Ned Uncanin trouble.
Mabel Tronsgard, 1334 W. Glenmere Street, complained that
she had received a Letter to Comply from Code Enforcement
and that she had no intentions of spending her funds to
Mabel Tronsgard repair her vandalized window, etc.
Iris Delameter, 1212 W. Eckerman, spoke:favorably':for.;.the
home owners —making --modest increases to, the homes who.,are
Iris Delameter caught in the mansionization study period.
Upon conclusion of Agenda Communication and discussion by
Council, staff was directed to bring an ordinance back to
Council amending the mansionization ordinance, permitting
modest modifications..This suggestion was acted.dpori by
motion by Manners, seconded by Jennings, and unani mously
carried to have it back on February 11's Agenda.
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• Iris Delameter - Iris Delameter, 1212 W. Eckerman, complained about the
Council packets/reports cost and time lapse in obtaining copies of Agenda reports.
This commenced Council discussion which led to City
Attorney Hanna explaining that if Council wanted to
discuss this further and take action, a motion was
needed.
Motion by Tarozzi, seconded by Herfert, and unani-
mously carried to put this subj.ect matter on the Agenda
for action tonight.
Motion by Manners, seconded by Tarozzi, and unani-
mously carried to have staff prepare ten extra agenda
packets.
RECESS Mayor Tarozzi called a recess at 10:00 pm. Council
• reconvened at 10:15 pm with all members present.
CLOSED SESSION Upon advice of City Attorney, Mayor Tarozzi recessed the
City Council meeting at 10:15 pm to convene a joint closed
session with the Redevelopment Agency to discuss litigation
regarding real property owned by Marjorie Moody at 1842 E.
Workman.(pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8) and
other litigation matter entited County of Los Angeles vs.
the City of West Covina and the West Covina Redevelopment
Agency (pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.9(a). ;
Council reconvened at 10:48 pm.
CONSENT CALENDAR Written Communications (none received)
Commission Summary of Actions (:receive and file)
Planning Commission 1/23/91
Personnel Commission 1/9/91
Waste Mgt & Environ. Quality Comm. 1/17/91
• Recreation '& Parks Commission 1/22/91
ABC Application (Police Chief
protest)
Chao, Hao-Ching (5o. Pasadena)
Liu, Shu-Ching (Alhambra)
report no legal basis for
dba MONGOLS BBQ RESTAURANT
138 N. Grand Avenue
Temporary Use Permits (receive and file)
TUP #1994-91 was issued to BNP Corporation,
for a blessing ceremony on 1/8/91.
3106 E. Garvey,J
TUP #1995-91 was issued to Southland Motors, 2010 E. Garvey
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for balloons on 1/12 to 1/13.
TUP #1996-91 was issued to Hassen West Covina Village,
447 N. Azusa, for siewalk sale on 1/19 to 1/20.
TUP #1997-91 was issued to Southland Motors, 2010 E. Garvey
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for balloons on 1/19 to 1/20.
ims for Action (deny and notify claimant)
On December 13, 1990 a claim for personal injuries amount
to $1,000 was received from Martha Orona Mora.
On December 31, 1990 a claim for personal injuries was
received from Ae Soon Bang.
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
1/28/91 Page Four;
Traffic Committee Minutes (accept and file)
Regular meeting of January 25, 1991.
Miscellaneous Public Works:
a) TRACT 46781 - REQUEST FOR BOND REDUCTION
Location: Northwest corner of Azusa and Mobeck
Staff recommends granting bond reduction for Lewis
Homes Management Corporation from the amount of
$375,079 to $46,510.
b) MISCELLANEOUS TRANSFER DRAINS 834 AND 829 -
DEVELOPERS:INSURANCECCOMPANY
Resolution 8623 -
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Recommendation is to adopt the following:
RESOLUTION NO. 8623 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
MTD #829
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF CALIFOR
NIA TO ACCEPT ON BEHALF OF SAID DISTRICT A TRANSFER
AND CONVEYANCE OF STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS KNOWN AS
MISCELLANEOUS TRANSFER DRAIN (MTD) #829 IN THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA FOR FUTURE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR
AND IMPROVEMENT, AND AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER AND CON-
VEYANCE THEREOF
Resolution'_8624 -
RESOLUTION NO 8624 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
MTD #834
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA TO ACCEPT ON BEHALF OF SAID DISTRICT A
TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE OF STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS
KNOWN.AS MISCELLANEOUS TRANSFER DRAIN (MTD) #834 IN
THE CITY OF WEST COVINA FOR FUTURE OPERATION;: MAIN-
TENANCE, REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENT, AND AUTHORIZE THE
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TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE THEREOF
Resolution 8625 -
RESOLUTION..NO. 8625 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
easement quitclaim
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
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AUTHORIZING.THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A
QUITCLAIM OF EASEMENT IN FAVOR OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY
FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
c) LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 84
SOUTH HILLS HOMES PARTNERSHIP
Location: Between Citrus and Azusa, southerly of Aroms
Resolution 8626 - Recommendation is to adopt:
Lot Line Adjustment No. 84 RESOLUTION NO. 8626 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL^OF-'THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 84 AND DIRECTING
THE RECORDATION THEREOF (South Hills Homes Partnership)
Ordinances for Ado tion p (waive reading and adopt)
Ordinance 1869 - ORDINANCE:NO. 1869 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
Zone Change No. 635 THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST
COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP
(Zone Change No. 635 - W.F. Biewers)
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4 Ordinance 1870 - ORDINANCE NO. 1870 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
Amendment No. 236 THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST
(banners) COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 26, TO PERMIT BANNERS
WHICH FEATURE COMMUNITY EVENTS SPONSORED WHOLLY OR IN PART
BY THE CITY AND, WHICH ARE APPROVED BY THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY (Amendment No. 236)
City Treasurer's Report (receive and file)
Report for the month of December, 1990.
Award of Bid - SS 87133 - Azusa Avenue Sewer Lift Station
SS 87133 - Recommendation is to a) reject the bid of F.T. Ziebarth
Vido Samarzich Inc. Company,.Fullerton, b) appropriate $130,000 from Sewer
• Maintenance Fund to SS 87133 (189-320-3741-7300), and c)
accept the proposal of Vido Samarzich, Inc., Arcadia,
in the amount of $195,000 as submitted at the bid opening
of 1/21/91 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the contract.
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Reclassification of Administrative Analyst Position from
Confidential/Exempt to Management
Recommendation is to adopt the following:
Resolution 8627 -
RESOLUTION NO. 8627 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Administrative Analysts
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION
NO. 5878 REMOVING THE ADMINISTRATIVE AND PERSONNEL ANALYST
I AND II POSITIONS FROM THE CONFIDENTIAL/EXEMPT CLASSIFI-
CATION AND AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6482 TO RECLASSIFY THE
ADMINISTRATIVE AND PERSONNEL ANALYST I AND II POSITIONS
AS MANAGEMENT
CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION
Councilmember Herfert requested the first two items of
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the Traffic Committee Minutes to beheld over for further
information (6I and 6II).
Motion by McFadden, seconded by Jennings to waive
reading of the resolutions and ordinances and adopt, and
to approve all other items, except 6I and 6II. Motion
carried by roll call(vote:
AYES: Herfert, Jennings, Manners, McFadden, Tarozzi
NOES: None
PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION
1) SP 91118 - APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS -
WOODGATE DRIVE STREET CLOSURE
Council I reviewed the staff report.
SP 91118 -
plans & specs..approved
Motion by Jennings, seconded by Herfert, and
unanimously carried to approve plans and specs for
'.SP 91118 and authorize the City Engineer to call for
bids.
2) CALIFORNIA AVENUE - REVISED ALIGNMENT
Revised alignment for
Councillreviewed the staff report.
California Avenue
Motion by Herfert, seconded by McFadden, and
unanimously carried to adopt the precise alignment
of CallIIfornia Avenue established by Bryan A. Stirrat
and Associates.to facilitate the West Covina Fashion
Plaza expansion.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
1) INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FUNDING
Council reviewed the staff report.
City Clerk presented:
Resolution 8628 -
RESOLUTION NO. 8628 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Integrated Waste Management
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA PROVIDING FOR THE
Program funding
FUNDING OF ITS REQUIRED INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 1990/1991
Motion by McFadden, seconded by Herfert,to
waive further reading of the resolution and adopt.
Motion carried with Tarozzi voting no. Motion
included approving the Annual Integrated Waste Manage-
ment Program Funding Agreement.
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HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT
1) VETERANS' MEMORIAL
Council reviewed the staff report.
Motion by Herfert, seconded by Manners, and
unanimously carried to seek input from veterans'
groups for further study.
OERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION
No items scheduled for this meeting.
PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION
POLICE'DEPARTMENT
1) DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE RECORDS
Council reviewed the staff report.
Motion by Herfert, seconded by McFadden, and
unanimously carried to receive and file the report.
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2) MOBILE TERMINAL/VEHICLE LOCATOR PROJECT
Council reviewed the staff report.
MDT/VLS project -
Motion by Jennings, seconded by Herfert, and
$58,023 appropriated
unanimously carried to appropriate $58,023 from Drug
Enforcement Rebate monies for completion of the
previously authorized consulting services on the
MDT/VLS project.
3) ANNUAL REPORT
Council reviewed the staff report. Councilmember
Annual Report
Herfert inquired of the Chief about the possibility
of a coordinating council of local organizations and
neighborhood representatives to help combat gang
activities, etc. He suggested reopening school
grounds after school to help keep kids off the streets.
Further, writing to legislators about laws that hamper
Police activities in apprehending gang bangers
would be another avenue to take.
Motion by Herfert, seconded by Jennings, and
unanimously carried to place these and other related
items on the next Council agenda for discussion and
action.
Motion by Herfert, seconded by McFadden, and
unanimously carried to receive and file the infor-
mational report.
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• FIRE DEPARTMENT
1) WEED AND RUBBISH ABATEMENT CONTRACT EXTENSION
Council reviewed the staff report.
Weed Abatement contract Motion by Manners, seconded by Herfert, and
extensions for 1991 unanimously carried to approve an extension of the
1990 contracts for one year and authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute the contracts (one with
Pepe and the other with Gardner).
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING Mayor Tarozzi.recessed the City Council meeting at 11:24 pm
to convene the Redevelopment Agency meeting. The City
Council reconvened at 11:27 pm with all members present.
• CITY MANAGER No items scheduled for this meeting.
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion by McFadden, seconded by Manners to approve Demands
totaling $1,817,037.93 as listed on check registers FI
121721 - 122057. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Jennings, Manners, McFadden, Tarozzi
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Herfert re Southern California Edison bill
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS No comments offered.
MAYOR'S REPORTS 1) EXPIRATION OF COMMISSIONERS' TERMS - PROCEDURE
FOR APPOINTMENT
Motion by Herfert, seconded by Manners, and unanimousl}
carried to direct, -.staff to initiate the appointment
process.
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COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
1) PARK RENAMING
Council reviewed the staff report.
Motion by Herfert, seconded by Manners, and
Park Renaming
unanimously carried to rename one of the community
centers (such as Palmview center) and refer the
matter to the Recreation and Parks Commission for
recommendation.
Jennings
Councilmember Jennings requested the City Manager ordinance
be reviewed, especially the sections regarding selection
of a new City Manager, as it appears to be quite outdated.
Councilmember Manners concurred with his statements and
suggested it be placed on Council agenda for discussion.
Herfert
Councilmember Herfert commenced a short discussion on
individual support for the troops fighting in the Persian
Gulf.
McFadden
Mayor Pro Tem McFadden requeste&ostatus report from staff
regarding rail hauling and AB 939.
Manners
Councilmember Manners requested the matter of vandalized
residential windows be again placed on the Agenda for
Council discussion.
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ADJOURNMENT
ATTEST:
City Clerk Janet Berry
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Councilmember Jennings reported on a recent Tribune
article which stated that County funding to the Mid -Valley
Mental Health Clinic would 'cease in the near future.
Staff to look into and report back to Council.and Mayor
to send letter to the Board of Supervisors.
Motion by Herfert, seconded by Manners, and unanimously
carried to adjourn the meeting at 11:55 pm.
Mayor Bill Tarozzi
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